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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Volume 22, Number 20

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Oct. 23, 10am-12noon

NAU President Dr. Amy Cheng(front row Ctr), Arizona Board of Regent LuAnn Leonard and NAU entourage pose for a photo with Hopi

Tribal Council members, Chairman Herman Honanie and Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr.

Northern Arizona University President

Dr. Rita Cheng visits Hopi Tribal Council

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In her introductory address to the Hopi Tribal Council, Arizona

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Board of Regent LuAnn Leonard explained her role as Regent for the

Oct.29, 12noon Phone: 928State of Arizona before introducing Northern Arizona University’s 16th

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President Dr. Rita Cheng to the Tribal Council.

Regent Leonard said “One of our roles as Regents is to serve as suHalloween Carnival

pervisors to the Presidents of ASU, NAU and the UofA. The opportuVeterans Memorial Center

nity to select a university President is rare, but during my tenure, I’ve

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been able to do this twice. First was PresidentAnn Weaver Hart of the

Oct. 31, 5pm - 10pm

University of Arizona and second was finding a replacement for Dr.

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John Haeger (retired from NAU). We knew that NAU needed an innovative leader who would continue with the great work, and also take

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NAU to even greater heights.”

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Recognizing the challenges ahead, the board enlisted the help of a

Nov. 2, 4p.m.-10pm

search committee who conducted an intense and robust search for a

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new NAU President. From this nationwide search, the Arizona Board

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of Regents selected Dr. Rita Cheng as NAU’s 16th President.

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ern Illinois University and has a distinguished resume as a leader in

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Cheng spent 22 years teaching and administrative roles at the Univer> 1&2 Mile Run/Walk @ sity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, including 5 years as Provost and Vice

the Veterans Memorial Ctr Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Nov. 1, 7am. (Regis. 6am)

Cheng earned her Ph.D. in management from the Fox School of

Business and Management at Temple University. She earned her MBA

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ness Administration degree from Bishop’s University in Quebec.

Nov. 3, 11am - 2pm

Cheng said she was honored by the introduction and honored to visit

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with the Hopi Tribal Council. The Hopi Tribe is the first tribal comKeams Canyon Elem Sch. munity she has visited since taking her role as President. She is also

Gym Gym, Nov.4, 1- 2pm scheduled to meet with other tribes in Arizona as part of her outreach

to Native American communities.

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As a first generation college student, Cheng has a passion for NAU’s

Wed. Nov 5, 5:30-6:30pm access mission, especially with respect to first generation college students and has a deep respect for Native Cultures and is eager to learn,

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not only about the challenges Native American students face, but also

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to learn about the rich history and beauty of Native tribes.

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The Board of Regents has tasked Dr. Cheng to outreach to Arizona’s

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Native American communities and develop a plan for increasing NaPlan to be active and make

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healthy choices

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tive American student success rates at NAU. The plan should demonstrate strong relationships with each tribe and the understanding of the

unique needs and obstacles to higher education faced by Arizona’s Native American Communities.

Cheng said NAU ranks high among Universities in graduating Native American students with master’s degrees; is one of the highest in

enrolling graduate level Native American students in the Nation; and

high overall in Native American enrollment. Dr. Cheng said she looks

forward to working with Native communities and engaging them as a

part of NAU’s learning community and leadership team.

“This is the foundation on which we can build,” said Cheng. “Along

with this groundwork there are many things we can do better.” Cheng

looks forward to building a relationship with Hopi High School to encourage student success in higher education; as well as partnering with

the local Northland Pioneer College campus

On behalf of the Hopi Tribe, Regent Leonard presented Dr. Cheng a

Hopi basket with the letters NAU woven into the basket.

L-R: Chairman Herman Honanie, NAU President Dr. Cheng and

Board of Regent LuAnn Leonard

Eileen Randolph, Hopi elder recieves

Hopi Living Treasure award

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nized as a Hopi Elder Award winner and received a 2014 Hopi Living Treasures

award during the Tuhisma 14th Annual Hopi Arts & Crafts Market on Oct. 19 at

the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center in Kykotsmovi, AZ. She was recognized for

her skills and talent in quilting.

Unfortunately, on the morning of her Special Day, as she excitedly readied for

the event, she had a bad fall that resulted in a broken hip and is now hospitalized in

Flagstaff. Unable to attend the ceremony, her daughters Beverly and Leslie attended the event on her behalf and accepted her award.

Randolph, Bacaapwungwa from the Village of Bacavi was encouraged by her

parents (Bessie and Eric Humetewa) to sew at an early age. When she was just 14

years old, she started sewing at the Mennonite Church in Bacavi. Later on, and as

an adult with seven children, Randolph’s sewing skills proved valuable when she

had to make clothes for her young children.

She continued sewing and after retirement, she began quilting full-time. Randolph credits her late Aunt, Aida Fredericks who encouraged her and mentored her

with her quilting techniques.

Randolph has mastered quilting by machine as well as by hand. With her skills

and talent in quilting, she has won numerous awards for her work; including several blue ribbons which she is very proud of.

She says “sewing and quilting are the best stress relievers”.

Anytime she is worried or sad and just not having a good day, she turns to sewing

for relief. This also relieves her from any aches and pains she might be having.

Randolph is very generous with her sewing machine, her material and her

knowledge and has passed her legacy to her daughters.

Congratulations to So-oh Randolph and a speedy recovery!

Award Winning Quilts made by Eileen Randolph

Daughter Beverly Randolph accepts award on

behalf of her Mother from Roy Talahaftewa

October is Red Ribbon Month

for a Drug/Alcohol Free Hopi Reservation

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Editors Notes

Hopi Tribal Council Notes

Greetings Tutuveni Readership,

Please allow me to introduce myself as the new Director/Managing Editor for the Hopi Tutuveni. Although I am new to this

position, I am not new to the Hopi Tutuveni newspaper; as I have served as Marketing Manager for the past two years, until most

recently when I was appointed Director/Managing Editor.

Most of my professional career has been in the area of Student Support Service/Administrative Management at Arizona Community Colleges and Universities. After nearly 28 years in this profession, I retired from the AZ State Retirement System and began employment with the Hopi Tribe in the areas of Public Relations/Media/Journalism/Marketing; including the Hopi Tutuveni.

Communications-Public Relations and Marketing have always been an integral part of my professional career and I enjoy experiencing various media relations.

Since the resignation of the previous Managing Editor, I stepped in to produce the Hopi Tutuveni with a limited Staff. Currently,

we are working to fill all vacant positions as well as filling our Editorial Board vacancies.

I thank you for your interest in the Hopi Tutuveni Newspaper and invite your opinions and news articles.

If you would like to share information with the Tutuveni readership, please feel free to call me at (928) 734-3283 or email your

submittals to: Lnahsonhoya@hopi.nsn.us.

Louella Nahsonhoya

Tribal Council Notes

Cedric Kuwaninvaya, former Village Tribal Council Representative

from the Village of Sipaulovi, requested Time Certain to address the

Hopi Tribal Council on several priority topics. With time limitations,

Kuwaninvaya addressed the Council by combining several topics

together.

HOPI LANDS

Navajo/Hopi Intergovernmental Agreement Compact

(Naquatsvewat). The Compact was authorized and approved

by both the Hopi and Navajo Tribal Councils. This agreement

removed the development ban on the Bennett Freeze area. The

Bennett Freeze received its name from the late Commissioner

of Indian Affairs Robert Bennett who imposed a construction,

repair and development prohibition in July 1966 on a 1.5-million-acre area of land in the western Navajo Nation, while the

Tribes worked to settle their differences over the rights to the

land. Many years later, federal court decisions reduced the area

to about 700,000 acres.

Ann Kirkpatrick-D (AZ-1) has been working with the Navajo Hopi

land Commission to amend the Compact. “Hopi’s strongly oppose this initiative”, said Kuwaninvaya. “We need to aggressively

lobby congress to stop this. The Hopi Tribe was never consulted

on the intent of the Amendment.”

The eagle issue is also included in the 34 Compact. The composition of the 5 member committee needs to be re-evaluated

and should include Hopi practitioners who are involved in Hopi

cultural and religious activities. The appointment of committee

members should require Council approval and not only Department and/or Chairman approval. Kuwaninvaya encouraged Council to immediately look into the composition of the board as well

as the eagle issue.

Through several Treaties, the Federal Government drastically

reduced Hopi aboriginal lands. The Hopi Tribe was given $52

million to purchase up to 500,000 acres of land, including state

lands, which the Tribe would need to negotiate with the State.

The Tribe could then have these newly acquired lands put into

trust by the Government. The Tribe’s Land Acquisition Team was

tasked with the responsibility to search for and purchase quality

lands for the Hopi Tribe. Through the Land Acquisition Team and

its consultants, several properties were approved by the Tribal

Council and purchased by the Hopi Tribe. Once Realtors and

businesses found out about the Tribe’s intent to purchase lands

for economic development, business proposals started coming

in. The Tribe then started purchasing commercial properties. “To

date only 160,000 acres of land has been put into Trust” said

Kuwaninvaya. “This should leave a balance of about $32 million

in the Hopi Account; however, during a report by the Treasure,

he reported a lesser amount. Council needs to look into this

account.”

Hopi Tribe owns 51% of two hotels in Galveston, Texas - Investigations into the Tribe’s investments by the firm of Grant Thornton revealed the Hopi Tribe had invested approximately $8million in two hotels in Galveston, Texas. Although records indicate

the Hopi Tribe owns 51% of the property, records also show

that the Hopi Tribe does not have a say so in its operations and

regulations. “No one knew about these investments or that we

had hotels in Texas” said Kuwaninvaya. “Our attorneys worked on

trying to get back some of our money and were verbally told we

would get back $7.4 million. Then Council removed the attorneys

who were working on this and everything stopped. The last report I heard was that the Tribe was only getting back $4 million…

or maybe nothing now”, said Kuwaninvaya.

“The Hopi Tribe purchased the 26 Bar Ranch and ranch lands,

but no improvements have been made to the land”, said Kuwaninvaya. He encouraged Council to proactively start looking

into its land purchases and investments and look at the business

plans. “The 26-Bar Ranch and the ranch lands are good business

investments for the Tribe and can bring in the much needed

revenue, but we need to be business minded and proactively

monitor what our businesses are doing. To be in private business

takes careful planning and continuous monitoring to make your

business investment grow. I am in private business myself and it

takes a lot of work” said Kuwaninvaya.

The Tribe purchased 200+ acres of land at Twin Arrows and

submitted an application to put the land into trust by the Federal

Government. After a much lengthy process, the lands were

finally put into trust in January, 2014. “What is the progress of

business development on the land? We purchased the land, it is

Hopi Land, but what are we doing to make the land profitable”

said Kuwaninvaya. “The Hopi Tribe Economic Development

Corporation was created by the Hopi Tribe and needs to show us

what their plans are.”

The Hopi Travel Plaza (truck stop) in Holbrook was one of the

initial purchases by the Land acquisition team. Last year the Hopi

Tribe Economic Development Corporation proposed selling the

Truck Stop and the property, stating it was not profitable and

not bringing in any money for the Tribe. It was also reported the

Truck Stop required major improvements to the building. The

Council was informed there were already business interests in

purchasing the Truck Stop. “When EDC came before the Tribal

Council with the proposal, they turned it down”, said Kuwaninvaya. “The Hopi people are stake holders in this investment and

the main purpose is to buy back lands to add back to what the

government took from the Hopi people. The Hopi people will not

agree to anymore loss of land.

Hopi Partitioned Lands Accommodation Agreement (A.A.)- Kuwaninvaya reported that he had attended a HPL A.A. signers

meeting at which Navajo A.A. signers strongly encouraged

the Hopi Tribe to start enforcing their own laws as it relates to

land use policies; even making recommendations to the Tribe’s

policies. “The A.A. signers know who the violators are; some of

them are their own relatives who cut fence lines to bring their

livestock on to Hopi lands where the “grass is greener” and water

is available and accessible” said Kuwainvaya. Several programs

from DNR were there to present to HPL AA signers the services

they could provide them with, since they reside on Hopi lands. “I

was disappointed that I did not see any Council Representatives

at the meeting” said Kuwaninvaya. “We need to start taking an

interest in these things. These are Hopi lands and we need to

start enforcing our laws. The A.A. signers are trying to be in compliance with the laws, but it is the non A.A. signers or resistors,

who make things difficult for them. That is why they need help

from the Tribe to start enforcing the laws on the violators.”

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Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

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CIRCULATION

The Hopi Tutuveni is published

twice a month, with a circulation of 5,500 copies throughout

the entire Hopi Reservation.

The paper is delivered on the

1st and 3rd Tuesday of each

month to the following locations: Keams Canyon Store, Polacca Circle M, Hopi Health Care

Center, Tsakursovi, Hopi Cultural Center, Kykotsmovi Village

Store, Hotevilla Store, Moenkopi Travel Center, Moenkopi

Legacy Inn, Tribal Government

Complex and all Village Administration offices. The Tutuveni is

also available at the following

border town locations: Flagstaff- N.A.C.A office on Steves

Blvd., HTEDC and Mike and

Rhonda’s East. Winslow-Caseys, Winslow Library, Brown

Mug, Alphonso’s; and Holbrook- Hopi Travel Plaza, Joe

and Aggie’s Restaurant, El Rancho Restaurant. Whitecone Giant Gas Station. Dilkon - Bashas. Tuba City Bashas.

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WATER

from readers. A full name,

The Hopi Tribe entered into a water hold lease with Peabody

complete address and phone

in 1960. Kuwaninvaya encouraged Council to look into this lease number is required to verify auagreement and take action and maybe even reclaim it.

thenticity of the author. AnonThe Little Colorado River and big Colorado River also needs to

ymous letters will not be printbe reviewed. Currently the water runs through Hopi down to the ed. The Tutuveni reserves the

south. The Tribe, therefore has an interest and should put a claim right to edit for clarity and may

decline to print Letters that are

to it.

potentially libelous and slanCibola- The Hopi tribe currently has two farm leases with farmers derous. Letters will be run on

who utilize the Cibola water, which is a part of the Big Colorado a space available basis. Letters

River and is owned by the Hopi Tribe. “We need to start looking may be sent to:

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agreements are being complied with” said Kuwaninvaya. He also Director/Managing Editor

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strongly recommends the development of a water board.

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of water being banked, what is the quality and who is monitoring

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Water Team to look into the banking of Hopi water.

The Hopi Tribe 26-Bar Ranch is one of the top 5 stakeholders of

water in Eager, AZ. Kuwaninvaya encourages someone from the

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Water department to start monitoring the area.

Water litigation, issues and claims filed in State Courts. The

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HOPI HOUSING AUTHORITY- The Hopi Tribe was notified that

Hopi Housing Authority has not spent about $31 million that

was awarded to Hopi for housing needs. If the Housing Authority

does not start using these funds, the federal government can

recoup the funds. Housing and housing repair is much needed on

the Hopi Reservation, but the Housing Authority is not using the

money for what it was awarded. There is also a real concern on

the removal of former Hopi Housing Executive Director Wayne

Taylor, Jr., a highly qualified manager. “Taylor is highly qualified

and was just barely in his position when he was removed,” said

Kuwaninvaya. “He inherited all the problems that existed with

Hopi Housing and was not given enough time to make any positive changes. Why was he removed? Was it because of jealousy?” Kuwaninvaya said the Council needs to start looking into the

leadership and composition of the Housing Board of Commissioners and look into what they are doing. Chester Carl (Navajo)

was recently hired as the new Hopi Housing Executive Director.

While CEO of the Navajo Housing authority, he was indicted by a

federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy, bribery and embezzlement. He was later acquitted of the charges. Kuwaninvaya said

Council needs to start looking into what the Housing Board is doing, as they are appointed to their positions by the Tribal Council

and should report to the Council.

Health Services- “The Hopi Health Care has a nice facility with

excellent services, but operations management is not working

right,” said Kuwaninvaya. He recommended reviving the Hopi

Health Advisory Committee, or a new Board from the Hopi Tribe

to work with the HHCC. “We have a nice facility with Hopis in

management positions and good services, but why are Hopi

people going to Tuba City Hospital and Winslow?, something is

not right” said Kuwaninvaya.

Education- “Ordinance 36 is over 20 years old. We have a Hopi

Department of Education and we use to have the Hopi Board of

Education” said Kuwaninvaya. “The Tribal Council should consider introducing a Resolution directing the Hopi Department of Education Director to start working on a new Education Ordinance.”

Environment- “There have been several complaints by Navajos

living around the land fill area, of trash blowing all over the area

and into their yards. The landfill area needs to be kept clean

and environmentally safe, said Kuwaninvaya. “There is trash on

roadsides which may contain hazardous materials unsafe to the

general public.” Kuwaninvaya encouraged the Council to look

into a Transfer Station vs. a Landfill again. Vice Chairman Alfred

Lomahquahu informed Kuwaninvaya that he is currently working

on that Project.

HTEDC- “The Economic Development Corporation needs to

proactively start putting businesses on the Tribes land purchases. The Tribe needs economic development” said Kuwaninvaya.

“All new business come to the Tribe, but politics should not be

involved so we can start making money. Any business venture

needs careful attention and monitoring. Economic development

should be a priority, since the Tribe’s revenues are dwindling.

Administration – “Since I am now out of Council, many employees come to talk to me” said Kuwaninvaya. “Our tribal employees are unhappy, dissatisfied, and afraid of their supervisors/

directors. There is also a concern on removal of employees. H.R.

policies need to be followed. Some employees are bound by

contracts. These contracts have certain stipulations that apply to

the employees”.

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Reporter:

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Secretary:

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BOARD

Marissa Nuvayestewa

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HOPI TRIBAL COUNCIL

CHAIRMAN

Herman G. Honanie

VICE CHAIRMAN

Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr

Tribal Secretary

Vernita Selestewa

Tribal Treasurer

Robert Sumatzkuku

Sergeant-At-Arms

Alfonso Sakeva

Village of Upper Moenkopi

Michael Elmer

Jonathan Phillips

Leroy Sumatzkuku

Danny Humetewa

Village of Bakabi

Davis F. Pecusa

Leroy G. Kewanimptewa

Lamar Keevama

Village of Kykotsmovi

Nada Talayumptewa

Albin Mooya Jr.

Norman Honanie

Caleb H. Johnson

Village of Sipaulovi

George Mase

Rosa Honani

Village of Mishongnovi

Annette F. Talayumptewa

Malinda Andrews

Mervin Yoyetewa

Arthur Batala

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d. Fully assess the Solid Waste Program, request possible Technical Assistance from Environmental

Protection Act representatives to conduct an evaluation and effectiveness of services.

18. In regards to 3rdrd Party Billing, approve at prior years carry over balance.

18. In regards to 3 Party Billing, approve at prior years carry over balance.

19. Clarify the status of the Hopi Board of Education as the former Chairman and the schools dismantled the

board yet it is believed to be a needed service.

20. Project financial needs of the Hopi Tribe. Perhaps set aside funding or seek other sources of funding for

emergency needed funds.

21. Recommend full budget for the office of Revenue Commissioner

22. Consider eliminating paying licensure and certification for individual employees, this should be a personal

task to enhance personal credentials. Fees are currently budgeted for continuing education credits for

lawyers and other professionals. Employees when hired should be credentialed and not expect the tribe to

cover the cost.

23. Hopi Tribal Council to review Elections Budgets.

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 3

Hopi Tribal Council

Hopi Tribal Council to Receive Fiscal Year 2015 H-13

Budget Recommendations from Budget Oversight Team

Hopi Tribal Council to Receive Fiscal Year 2015 H-13 Recommendations from Budget Oversight Team

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are now at the point where we need to stop spending money we don’t have”. The Budget Oversight Team is

expected to present the FY’15 H13 Budget during the Hopi Tribal Council’s first session in November.

The Hopi Tribe for the past five years has projected depleting revenues. With the shutting down of the Mohave

Generating Station and the corresponding decrease in the Hopi Tribe’s revenues from the Tribe’s natural resources,

comes what is now known as H-13 budget shortfall. Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. states, “There is a

strong possibility, based on projections, that the Hopi Tribe will be facing a deficit and although the figure amounts

BOT welcomes public comments that can be addressed to: Budget Oversight Team c/o Vice Chairman

change daily the team is preparing recommendations based on the projected short fall for the next fiscal year”.

Earlier this year Lomahquahu, Jr. was tasked with chairing the Budget Oversight Team. The Budget Oversight Team Lomahquahu, Jr., P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86039

(“BOT”) was formed by Tribal Council resolution and is responsible for reviewing department and program budgets

2015 GENERAL FUND PROPOSED BUDGET

that come out of the Tribe’s general fund H-13 budget. The BOT solicits recommendations from the general public

and serves as an advisory body to the Tribal Council. After lengthy reviews of department budgets, meetings with

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2015 10%

2014

department directors and discussion amongst the team, the BOT will be making recommendations to the Hopi Tribal

PROGRAM(S)

BUDGET

REDUCED

BUDGET

Council concerning the FY-’15 budget. The BOT consists of the following representatives:

REQUEST

BUDGET

•

BOT Chairman/Vice Chairman

Tribal Treasurer

Tribal Secretary

Finance Director

Executive Director

Community Services Administrator

Regulated Entities Representative

Program Representative

Court Representative

Budget Analyst

Chairman’s Office Representative

The team has met several times each month and in more recent months has held meetings almost on a daily basis to

review the budgets in detail. Last June programs and entities who receive yearly funding from H-13 were directed

to submit their FY’15 budgets at the 2014 level as well as a separate budget that would show a 10% overall cut to

their H-13 budget. Earlier in the budgeting process, the BOT met with the Hopi Tribal Council on matters such as

the Organizational Chart of the Tribe, which does not include any of the newer programs; as well as what HTC

considers top priority programs. BOT asked the HTC for help in forecasting the necessary reduction to the FY15

budget.

VILLAGES

Upper Moenkopi

Lower Moenkopi

Hotevilla

Bacavi

Old Oraibi

Kykotsmovi

Shungopavi

Sipaulovi

Mishongnovi

Walpi

Sichomovi

Tewa

Yuweloo Pahki/Spider Mound Community

Through their work the BOT determined that the following recommendations to the Hopi Tribal Council are

reasonable and necessary to reduce overall costs:

1. Determine a final Organizational Chart, which the Hopi Tribe will operate from.

a. A final Organizational Chart that is approved by the HTC will help guide the programs and

further define priority positions within each department. This will give a picture of all positions

that are approved within the tribal government structure, and in turn will show where funds are

being spent in terms of human capital.

2. Determine a priority list of essential programs, departments and entities.

a. The BOT suggests that HTC prioritize essential programs and services in the event that RIFS,

unpaid days or more drastic measures are required to be implemented.

3. Consider No-Work No-Pay Day at least one day per month.

This suggestion should cut down on salary costs by about 10% (8 hours of no-pay during an 80

hour pay period = 10%).

4. Consider a multi-year budgeting process.

a. Unless revenues are increased, consider increasing budget cuts to overtime.

5 Require all departments & programs that have Revolving Accounts apply the balance toward the identified

need; OR consider transferring balance to the General Fund

a. BOT makes this recommendation because programs that do not strictly exist to generate revenue

as businesses, and which receive funding budgets from H-13 should not be keeping their revenue,

but should return it to the General Fund. This is especially true when budget cuts are necessary.

Programs should not be entitled to additional revenues when cuts are necessary throughout the

Tribe.

6. Direct programs who are generating revenue to have a developed and approved Business Plan

7. Change the name of Revolving Account to Enterprise Accounts or Special Revenue Accounts.

8. Disallow Food Line Items for Programs/Departments other than those who are essential food providers

such as, Nutrition Center, Community Projects and Head Start. Exception is the Chairman’s Office and

the Vice Chairman’s Office.

9. Combine Task Team Budgets with the Council’s Budget.

a. Council members are on more than one task team; the current budgets depict duplication of costs.

For example; 4 vehicles for maintenance is indicated on 4 separate task team budgets. Tribal

Secretary agrees; however, this will take council action and General Counsel review and possibly

revision of one or more resolutions. The benefit of this proposal is that HTC would have a more

accurate picture of what Council spends on travel, vehicles, and supplies.

10. Obtain clarification on Hopi Resource Enforcement Services (HRES). The BOT recommends that the

HTC look at the following questions in order to decide on the budget for HRES, which is proposed at over

1.5 million.

a. Are they operating as Resource Enforcement officers (Rangers); or Law Enforcement officers?

b. Are they Cross Deputized?

c. What jurisdiction do they have to arrest?

d. Overtime is an issue as prior financials indicate a large amount of unused portion of overtime

funding later, found to be moved to operating costs line items. Other programs were paying

HRES out of their account. Officer’s work until 10pm, so why overtime?

e. What does the data indicate in terms of numbers of arrests, number of cases filed with the

prosecutor, what measurements do they have to self evaluate service needs.

Withhold hiring additional officers until budget has been solidified.

g. What is the current Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Law Enforcement Services direct

services to the tribe as there is a governmental obligation to provide full force policing to the

Hopi Tribe.

h. Determine the status of the Hopi Resource Enforcement Services then create an appropriate

budget.

Hopi Tribal Council needs to hold a discussion on this as there is a 1.5 million budget granted to

HRES.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

When HRES applied for a Community Oriented Policing (COPS) grant there was a need for

additional assistance to BIA police officers. BIA as a federal agency cannot apply for the grant,

yet the Hopi Tribe is not financially capable of providing further funding.

k. BIA has a trust responsibility we need to hold them accountable. BIA services across the board,

i.e., fire, health, etc.

There remains a historical issue of lack of Hopi Tribe HRES officers and BIA OLES police

officers, not collaborating from the top on down.

Based on Revolving Account apply Hopi Cultural Preservation Office (HCPO), remaining balance to the

total need for FY’15.

Hopi Tribal Council to determine if Audit/Compliance is a need or not? Act on filling Audit Compliance

position, critical in monitoring mining and revenues what’s been mined, to address compliance issues to

litigate. Fair market value on what’s being mined. Large investment made on this position yet it is not

filled.

a. In addition, consider re-working the audit/compliance position description to include “internal

audit” functions. In other words, expand the position to audit more than simply mining. The

Tribal Government could use an internal audit that would help prepare for annual audits and

make sure that departments were complying with existing policies and procedures.

What is the role of the Peabody Representative? Village liaison, what is the status of village efforts from

Peabody?

BOT recommends that the Office of Financial Accounting receive full funding. Justification includes the

on going need to complete past and current audits, and to ensure federal mandated reporting requirements

are met. Full funding is urged for finance because of the great amount of work that faces the department.

BOT recommends that the Management Information Systems (MIS) receive full funding with an

additional increased based on the current and future MIS needs of the tribe. MIS has agreed to provide

detailed justification and projected needs of the tribe.

BOT recommends that HTC decline any new grants that stipulate tribal funds to pick up costs after the life

of the grant

Solid Waste Program Recommendations:

a. Budget is excessive for Solid Waste.

b. Make a final determination in regards to Solid Waste decide Transfer Station or New Cell, not

both. This program has been in existence for over 10 years and should be fully operational by

now. EPA sanctions encourage us to recommend going with a Transfer Station to avoid possible

fines from EPA.

c. Revenues generated by Solid Waste will go into the Hopi Tribe’s General Fund.

d. Fully assess the Solid Waste Program, request possible Technical Assistance from Environmental

Protection Act representatives to conduct an evaluation and effectiveness of services.

In regards to 3rd Party Billing, approve at prior years carry over balance.

Clarify the status of the Hopi Board of Education as the former Chairman and the schools dismantled the

board yet it is believed to be a needed service.

Project financial needs of the Hopi Tribe. Perhaps set aside funding or seek other sources of funding for

emergency needed funds.

Recommend full budget for the office of Revenue Commissioner

Consider eliminating paying licensure and certification for individual employees, this should be a personal

task to enhance personal credentials. Fees are currently budgeted for continuing education credits for

lawyers and other professionals. Employees when hired should be credentialed and not expect the tribe to

cover the cost.

Hopi Tribal Council to review Elections Budgets.

Most of the people who attended the public presentations expressed support of the budget cuts but also conveyed the

need to continue supporting the villages and especially those villages who have been in full compliance with audits,

goals, objectives and reporting. The next issue of Tutuveni will present a comprehensive report of public comments.

375,000

4,875,000

337,500

4,387,500

Sub Total

868,819

216,953

20,000

18,000

172,321

277,607

9,075

1,636,775

868,819

216,953

20,000

18,000

172,321

277,607

9,075

1,636,775

781,937

195,258

18,000

16,200

155,089

249,846

8,168

1,473,098

Sub Total

424,593

354,707

219,118

110,000

545,000

582,942

600,000

216,000

603,959

243,374

109,424

4,009,117

424,593

354,707

219,118

110,000

545,000

582,942

600,000

216,000

603,959

243,374

109,424

4,009,117

382,134

319,236

197,206

99,000

490,500

524,648

540,000

194,400

543,563

219,037

98,482

3,608,205

Sub Total

1,068,060

961,254

Sub Total

150,405

165,590

10,100

40,836

150,000

26,654

543,585

150,405

165,590

10,100

40,836

150,000

26,654

543,585

149,031

9,090

36,752

150,000

23,989

368,862

Subtotal

151,304

246,950

257,850

1,510,153

241,267

156,922

196,250

338,218

8,950

77,938

3,185,802

151,304

246,950

257,850

1,510,153

241,267

156,922

196,250

338,218

8,950

77,938

3,185,802

136,174

222,255

232,065

1,359,138

217,140

141,230

176,625

304,396

8,055

70,144

2,867,222

Subtotal

1,036,394

135,000

469,499

627,069

2,267,962

1,036,394

135,000

469,499

627,069

2,267,962

1,036,394

135,000

422,549

627,069

2,221,012

Subtotal

140,670

1,394,515

129,640

1,069,729

500,000

280,000

3,514,554

140,670

1,394,515

129,640

1,069,729

500,000

280,000

3,514,554

126,603

1,255,064

129,640

1,069,729

500,000

280,000

3,361,036

Subtotal

191,658

172,492

Subtotal

203,977

25,940

229,917

203,977

25,940

229,917

183,579

23,346

206,925

Subtotal

126,294

25,000

151,294

126,294

25,000

151,294

97,473

22,500

119,973

Subtotal

187,465

319,155

506,620

187,465

319,155

506,620

168,719

287,240

455,958

Subtotal

180,066

91,912

130,517

106,022

285,854

794,371

180,066

91,912

130,517

106,022

285,854

794,371

162,059

82,721

117,465

95,420

257,269

714,934

Sub

SubTotal

Total

319,156

287,240

23,293,871

21,205,711

17,614,756

(5,679,115)

17,614,756

(3,590,955)

LEGISLATIVE

Tribal Council

Tribal Secretary

Digital Records

The BOT moved ahead over the last few months, reviewing the budgets submitted by programs and departments. As Land Team

projected at this point, there will remain a shortfall of funding even at a 10% cut. Several department supervisors

Water/Energy

and directors were called in to discuss their budgets, some were hesitant and reluctant to reduce their budgets, but

Law Enforcement Task Team

others were very cooperative. One team member stated, “Programs who are used to having money given to them

Transporation Task Team

from the tribe is hitting these folks harder than those who have sought outside funding sources to support their

Enrollment

programs.” The BOT has reviewed only the H-13 sourced budgets, and not grant or CTGP budgets. Over the past

Treasurer

two weeks BOT has done presentations on each of the three mesas, reviewing the H-13 FY’15 proposed budget,

Budget Oversight Team

with and without the 10% cuts. Community members had the opportunity to ask questions and participate in the

discussion with Vice Chairman Lomahquahu, Jr. and the other members of BOT and staff.

Sub Total

375,000

4,875,000

EXECUTIVE

Chairman's Office

Vice Chairman Office

Executive Director

Public Relation

Arnold & Porter

General Counsel

LCR Litigation/Sonosky

Lobbying

Prosecutor

Tutuveni

Domestic Violence Pgm.

JUDICIAL

Tribal Courts

DEPT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

DCHS

HVMC

Elderly Committee

Nutrition Program

Hopi Assisted Living Fac

Office of Adult & Aging

DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

DNR Manager

Office of Hopi Lands

Land Info System

HRES

Hopi Water Resources

Range Management

Veterinary Services

Cultural Preservation Ofc.

Grazing Hearing Board

Peabody Audit/Compliance

DEPT OF ADMIN/TECHINICAL SERVICES

Financial Management

Single Audit A133

Human Resources

MIS

PUBLIC WORKS

Public Works Manager

Solid Waste Program

Hopi Senom Transit

Facilities/Risk Management

Insurance Prem

Utilities

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING

Community Planning

DEPT OF EDUCATION

DOE

Scholarships

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH SERVICES

Veteran Affairs

Indigent Burial

DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY SERVICES

DPESS Manager

Emergency Funding**

REGULATED ENTITIES

Revenue Commission

T.E.R.O.

Special Elections

Hopi Election Office

Public Defender/DNA

CONTINGENCY

CONTINGENCYFUND

FUND**

Contingency

Contingency****

GRAND

GRANDTOTAL

TOTAL

FYFY2014

2014Revenue

RevenueProjections

Projections

(xxx)

Over

Under

(xxx) Over /+ UnderRevenue

RevenueProjections

Projections

SUBJECT

SUBJECTTO

TOCHANGE

CHANGE

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Like Hopi farmers, the Budget Oversight Team took on this task earlier this year putting the needs of the people at

the forefront and making those hard decisions to save for the future. Through hours of tedious work, debates over

priority programs, outside criticism and support, their work is near completion. Since being a member of the BOT

4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI

LOCAL NEWS

Keeping the

Momentum Flowing

Sandra Ovah testing Kassondra’s blood glucose level

Submitted by Jessica Quamahongnewa, Hopi Special Diabetes Program

Greetings to one and all from the Hopi Special Diabetes Program. We hope this article finds everyone doing amazing things in keeping positive vibes flowing! It seems

like the 100 Mile Club just ended, and here we are in the midst of October!

To keep the momentum flowing, we anxiously look forward to the month of November. Why? Because November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month”, and the Hopi

Special Diabetes Program has a month full of activities designed to inspire the community to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.

Let November be the time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes; and the importance of diabetes prevention, and begin to take control. The time is now; for the

community to get educated about diabetes and how it relates to stress, obesity and

heart disease. There’s so much to learn about effectively managing diabetes, decreasing risks of complication, and maximizing quality of life through good nutrition, exercise and self-monitoring. We live a rich culture to not know what this disease will

do or how long we wish to encounter this sickness within our families and clanship.

Take action by joining us as we kick off the November month with a 1 & 2 Mile

Run/Walk Event, Saturday, November 1st, at the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center

at 7AM . Registration begins at 6 AM. We hope to see you all out on the trails!

Live! Love! Life!

As a part of the Tuuvi celebration events, We Run Strong hosted a

Sunday morning run. 10k runners run up the hill in Moenkopi.

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that’s changing in energy, one thing isn’t – the reliability you count on.

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Local News

Hopi Tribal Council approves

enrollment applications. Hopi

Tribal members now total 14,052

Mary Polacca, Director of Enrollment

As of October 7, 2014 the Hopi Tribal Council approved a total of 20 enrollment

applicants for membership into the Hopi Tribe, and the following named enrollees or

their sponsors have authorized to publish their names in the Hopi Tutuveni newspaper.

Based on Tribal Council’s action the total Hopi Tribal Membership at present is: 14,052. Please note that the Tribal Membership figure is increased

on quarterly basis as Hopi Tribal Council approves new enrollees and is decreased when deaths are reported and Hopi Tribal relinquishments occur.

Bacavi Village Affiliation:

Lelilah Charli Honwynewa Jocelyn Bencita Satala

Hotevilla Village Affiliation:

Phillip Breez Aragon

Oraibi Village:

Tenny James Kukuma

Moenkopi Village Affiliation:

Nora Dorothy Martinez

Mishongnovi Village Affiliation:

Leondro Lodge Honvantewa

Shungopavi Village Affiliation:

Juliett Maribel Lopez

Samara Ranae Nuvamsa

Ricson Lansford Poola

Kaidan Juan Shattuck

Sichomovi Village Affiliation:

Bria Iris Keevama

Tewa Village Affiliation:

Karson Tom Naha

Rates of diagnosed diabetes among

American Indians and Alaska NaNews Release

tives YOUNGER than 35 has tripled

from 1994-2014

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October 9, 2014 15:15(MST)

Submitted by Valerie Nuvayestewa, Diabetes Prevention Educator

People with diabetes can experience devastating complications, including heart

disease and stroke, blindness, chronic kidney disease and even amputations. But people

with diabetes, working with health care providers, can take steps to control the disease

and lower the risks of complications and premature death. Family may also be a big

motivator for some people to make that healthy lifestyle change.

You have to ask yourself, do I want my children/grandchildren to grow up watching me

lead an unhealthy, unhappy life? What kind of life are you modeling for them? Would

they carry on our culture and traditions if they are fighting a battle with their own health?

The answer is no. NO we do not wish any of this on our children/grandchildren. More

and more we need to empower our youth to take charge of their own lives and make positive choices and healthy change.

Healthy lifestyle change not only involves exercising and eating right, it involves the

whole circle of wellness, mental, behavioral health and also learning about your own

identity, culture and roots.

Parents also can serve as role models not only through direct interactions with their

children, but through the examples they set with their attitude and behavior within the

family and in the outside world. Parents who show a willingness to interact with others

and who focus on the richness of life that result from having an open mind about things

can help their children learn to appreciate and respect the world around and we as parents/

grandparents need to teach the next generation of children from day one that they are responsible for their lives and that it is never too late to make positive change in their lives.

Over the past three decades, child hood obesity rates in America have tripled, nearly

one in three children in America is overweight or obese. Children who are obese have a

harder time sleeping, a higher chance of asthma, allergies and diabetes. In addition to

suffering from overall poor physical health overweight children often have psychological

stress which can cause low self-esteem hindering academic and social functions, which

commonly persist into adulthood.

If we do not step in and take action now, we can only expect obesity rates to rise which

will eventually lead our younger generation into a world full of disease and despair.

Be a part of the change you wish to see in this world. Join the Special Diabetes Program

as they host Mini Health Fairs in your local communities. We have a wealth of information

as well as other local programs that can help you to take those first steps towards achieving

wellness for yourself and your loved ones.

The first health fair will be held on October 14th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Tewa CD.

The next scheduled fair will be held on November 25th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.at the

Hotevilla Youth/Elderly Center. For more information we may be reached at 734-3432.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Fire Restrictions on the Hopi

Reservation remain in affect until

further notice

NEWS ALERT - EBOLA CRISIS

from the National Congress of American Indians

On Oct. 17, the White House and State Department conducted a national conference

call on the U.S. response to the Ebola Crisis that included officials from Immigration

and Visa Security, National Security Council, Centers for Disease Control, State Department Ebola Coordination Unit, and U.S. Agency for International Development.

President Obama has declared the Ebola situation a public health crisis and national

security threat. In protecting public health, and to maintain confidence of the public and

reassure that traveling is safe, the administration has mobilized a coordinated interagency

strategy. The near term objective is to close the door to outside exposure by setting up education, diagnosis, and treatment facilities in the countries of origin. Travel bans into and

out of those countries have not been implemented as that would be counterproductive by

discouraging needed health care workers and impede delivery of medicine and supplies.

The strategy includes additional layers of screening procedures for travelers coming to

the U.S. from the three worst hit countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea. The enhanced screening has already been implemented at Atlanta (ATL), New York City (JFK),

Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Washington Dulles (IAD), and Newark, New Jersey (EWR).

The goal of global and U.S. health security may be challenging, but the administration is

assuring the public that nothing is off the table if developments necessitate more stringent

procedures. The White House conference calls and updates will continue and the NCAI

will provide updates accordingly. For additional information regarding traveler safety to

the NCAI 71st Annual Convention, contact NCAI Deputy Director Robert Holden at the

NCAI, phone 202.466.7767, or email rholden@ncai.org.

Medical Assistant certification testing

available at NPC in Show Low, Nov. 14

Available at NPC in Show Low Nov. 14

National certification testing for Medical Assistants is now available at Northland Pioneer College’s

Show Low campus, saving a long journey to Phoenix or Tucson.

The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) periodically schedules test dates throughout

the year at approved test sites. The next opportunity for local Medical Assistants to test for this

prestigious national credential will be Friday, Nov. 14, at 9 a.m. in Building M-‐5 on the Show Low campus,

1001 W. Deuce of Clubs. You do not need to be a current or former NPC student to test at the NPC location.

Applicants must apply online at https://www.ncct.com/certifications/MA.aspx at least two weeks

prior to the scheduled testing date. The cost of the exam is $135, with a discount available for NPC

Medical Assistant program graduates within six months of the testing date. “Testing is administered

utilizing an electronic format,” explains Connie Warren, NPC’s Allied Health Programs Coordinator.

“Applicants will be able to access their score immediately following completion of the exam.”

Medical Assistants assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a

physician or other health care practitioner. A Medical Assistant's scope of practice includes both

administrative and clinical responsibilities and may vary state to state. Medical Assistants must be

knowledgeable and possess skills in medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, medical law & ethics,

medical office administrative procedures (e.g., telephone techniques, scheduling, electronic health

records, and medical office computer). A Medical Assistant's clinical skills may include, but are not

limited to, vital signs, phlebotomy, and point-‐of-‐care testing, pharmacology and medication

administration.

For further information about the NCCT testing or training as a Medical Assistant at NPC, contact

Connie Warren at (928) 532-‐6159.

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HOPI VETERANS CORNER

“Putting Hopi & Tewa Veterans First”

Northland Pioneer College Creates, Supports and Promotes Lifelong Learning.

by “Geno” Tallas, Hopi Veterans Affairs Office

Veterans Benefits Service Officer to Assist Veterans and Widows on

Hopi

Tanya Dooline, Veterans Service Officer, AZ DVS, will conduct VA benefits assistance for Veterans and Widows

who reside on or around the Hopi Reservation. Her next visit to Hopi will be on Friday, October 24, 2014, from

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (MST), at the Hopi Cancer Support Services modular located at Kykotsmovi. She will assist

Veterans with VA compensation and pension applications and medical enrollments. To better assist you in

submitting VA claims, please bring copies of: DD Form 214 (military discharge); marriage certificate; social

security card for self, spouse, and children; birth certificate of self, spouse and children; divorce decrees; death

certificates (deceased Veterans); award letters from federal, state or tribal entities; and any other documentation as

supporting evidence for VA claims. Call Geno or Hanna at (928) 734-3461/3462 to make appointment.

Arizona National Guard “Muster” - ASU Stadium

Join the men and women of the Arizona National Guard Sunday, December 7, 2014, at ASU Sun Devil Stadium in

Tempe as they rally to honor the service and sacrifice of all Arizona veterans and show appreciation to the

community they serve. The “Muster” is a time-honored National Guard tradition dating back to 1636 when

America’s first colonial militia assembled in Salem, Massa-chusetts. Today’s Arizona National Guard CitizenSoldiers and Airmen will muster in military formation on the stadium field for review by their Commander-in-Chief,

the Governor of Arizona. All community members, veterans, families, students and civic groups are invited. Arizona

State University proudly hosts this public event at Sun Devil Stadium and welcomes everyone free of charge.

Nearly 7,500 Arizonans serve in the state’s Army and Air National Guard. Since the terrorist attacks on America

Sept. 11, 2001, they have supported thousands of individual deployments to overseas contingencies. They are the

best trained and equipped re-serve for America’s armed forces, and they stand ready to protect their communities in

the event of a state emergency or disaster. They proudly serve our Nation and State full or part time, training to the

highest standards of the United States Army and Air Force. Most spend their entire military careers in Arizona. They

are our co-workers, neighbors, teachers, coaches, first responders, and volunteers. They are Arizona’s CitizenSoldiers and Airmen. For general information contact Major Gabe Johnson, Arizona National Guard Public Affairs,

at (602) 267-2619 or by E-mail: gabriel.d.johnson10.mil@mail.mil pporting evidence for VA claims. Call Geno or

Hanna at (928) 734-3461/3462 to make an appointment.

Happy Birthday to the United States Navy—October 13

In 1972 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt authorized recognition of 13 October as the

Navy’s birthday. In contrast to Navy Day, the Navy Birthday is intended as an internal activity for members of the

active forces and reserves, as well as retirees, and dependents. Since 1972 each CNO has encouraged a Navy-wide

celebration of this occasion "to enhance a greater appreciation of our Navy heritage, and to provide a positive

influence toward pride and professionalism in the naval service."

The United States Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, which the Continental Congress established on 13

October 1775, by authorizing the procurement, fitting out, manning, and dispatch of two armed vessels to cruise in

search of munitions ships supplying the British Army in America.

SAVE THE DATE—November 11, 2014—Veterans Day

The 2014 Veterans Day event is being planned for November 11, 2014, at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center, near

Kykotsmovi, AZ. The planned events include a Veterans Parade beginning at 9:00 a.m. and then the official

Observance ceremony at 10:30 a.m. The Planning Committee invites Veterans, military members, and the general

public to the event. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Veterans Day—Veterans Protecting Our Harmony”. All tribal

and veterans color guards are invited to attend to march in the parade and/or attend the observance ceremony. For

more details you can contact Geno at (928) 734-3461 or via e-mail at ETalas@hopi.nsn.us. Come attend the

Veterans Day event to support and thank all our Veterans, Troops and their families.

October is Red Ribbon Month

for a Drug/Alcohol Free Hopi Reservation

6 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 | HOPI TUTUVENI

ADS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOPI TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Hopi Tribal Court Keams Canyon, Arizona

In the Matter of the Change of Name of:

Marvin Sekayesva to Marvin Ahsatde Sekayesva

For Construction of (3) three steel warehouse buildings

Case No. 2014-CV-0102 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CHANGE OF NAME

Notice is hereby given that Marvin Sekayesva has petitioned the court for the change

of name from: Marvin Sekayesva to Marvin Ahsatde Sekayesva. Any party seeking

to intervene in said proceeding must file an appropriate pleading with the Hopi Tribal

Court no later than twenty (20) days after the publication of this notice.

Dated: August 18, 2014

/s/ Martina Honie, Clerk of the Court

Recruiting

for Head

Start children within

the Second

Mesa and

Polacca

Center.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The new 16 bed Hopi Assisted

Living Facility located at the

Upper Village of Moenkopi on

the Hopi Reservation is seeking

to fill the following positions:

ArizonA StAte Certified CAregiverS

Cook poSition

Please submit with the application:

**Caregiver Certification** • **CPR/1st Aid Card**

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Food Handlers Card • TB Test done within the past 6 months

Copy of Driver’s License • 2 Professional & 2 Personal References

**Certified Caregivers position only

Applications and to inquire on the position descriptions can

be obtained at 21 Senior Lane • Moenkopi Upper Village

HUD Housing or by calling 928-283-8780.

If you know of any

child between the ages

of 3-5 have their parents come and pick up

and application. For

more details contact the

Head Start Program at

734-3513.

ACCEPTING MEMBERS OF THE HOPI/TEWA

TRIBES THAT WOULD PREFER LIVING IN AN

ASSISTED LIVING ENVIRONMENT

• If you are an enrolled member or know of an enrolled member of

the Hopi/Tewa tribe

• Is 55 and older

• Needs minimal assistance in performing daily living activities with

or without help

SILENT

WITNESS

TIP LINE

• Assistance with daily medicines

• Wants to live in a home setting environment located on Hopi tribal

lands

• Can have a single or share a room with restroom/shower accommodations and local cable television

• Have meals provided in a shared family environment with other

residents

928-738-8477

• Common areas of use are a living and social room with a kitchenette and activity room and outdoor seating areas for socializing

• Local medical transportation provided to those who qualify for

this service to Tuba City Regional Health Care

Hopi BIA Law

Enforcement

If this something that you or someone may benefit from and are receiving Arizona Long term Care Benefits contact your case manager or

contact our facility manager.

We are located in Upper Moenkopi HUD Housing 21 Senior Lane our

telephone number is 928-283-8780.

The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority (HTHA) is soliciting qualified steel building companies and steel building erectors to submit fee proposals. The selected firm will

enter into a fixed – price contract with HTHA for construction services. The work

to be performed under this contract is subject to the Native American Housing

Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) {25 U.S.C. 4101} and

Section 7 (b) of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25

U.S.C. 450(e). Section 7 (b) requires to the greatest extent feasible.

This request for proposals is open to both Indian and non-Indian firms. Please

contact the HTHA AT 928-737-2800 to request a copy of the Request for Proposals

which includes project information, scope of work, Indian Preference, selection

criteria and due dates for RFP receipt.

HOTEVILLA BACAVI COMMUNITY SCHOOL

P.O. Box 48, Hotevilla, Arizona 86030

PHONE (928) 734-2462 or FAX (928) 734-2225

Contact: Marie Kidde

2014-2015 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09172014 OPENING DATE: September 17, 2014 CLOSING DATE: October 31, 2014

Certified Teacher (10-month)

Teacher Assistant (10-month)

Computer Science Technician (10-month)

21st Century Community Learning Centers Coordinator (12-month)

Human Resource (12-month)

Part –Time Bus Driver (10-month)

Laborer (Temporary)

Substitute Teacher (on-call only)

Substitute Office Specialist (on-call only)

Substitute Cook II (on-call only)

STARTING SALARY: Certified and Classified Salary Schedule 2014-2015 [Salary based on education

and experience]

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Please contact HBCS Office for a complete Position Description

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO: Hotevilla Bacavi Community School along with the

following documents: 3 Letters of recommendation, Copy of Current Driver’s License, Copy of Social

Security Card, Copy of High School Diploma, Official Transcripts, Copy of Certificate, and CPR/First Aid

certification.

All interested applicants can acquire an employment application in person or contacting

HBCS at 928-734-2462

Call for

Artists!!

HOPI CREDIT ASSOCIATION

NOTICE OF COLLECTION

The following individuals need to contact

the Hopi Credit Association to take care

of outstanding debts owed:

Althea Lomahquahu

Kenneth Ovah

Andreana Burton

Deidra Namingha

Martin Dallas

Carla Harvey

Russell Polivema

Contact Alissa Charley at (928) 737-2000

to make satisfactory payment

arrangements.

Indian preference in employment

APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INTENSE BACKGROUND CHECK

The Hopi Community

Health Representative

(CHR) Program is looking for a new CHR logo

and ask that design

submittals be sent to

the CHR Office no later

than Oct. 24. The artist,

whose design is selected,

will be required to sign a

Waiver of Rights.

Artwork can reflect mission statement (but not a

requirement):

“Our mission is to create

a culture of healthy

lifestyles in our community. We will model

this by empowering and

encouraging individuals

to revive healthy Hopi

Wellness”

Spice Up Your Life!

For more information,

contact the Hopi CHR

Program at (928) 7376342.

Come Join The Fiesta!2014 October Breast Cancer

2014

October

Breast

Cancer

Awareness Month

Celebration

Awareness

Month Celebration

Sunlight

Community

Church

-2014

Elmer

and

Wed., Oct. 1st Pastors

Thurs.,

Oct.

9thNadenia Myron

Thurs., Oct. 16th

Tues., Oct. 28th

Wed., Oct. 29th

GIRLS NITE OUT!

EnterSupport

Salsa Contest;

Set Free Support

A Christp.m.

centered Recovery

Registration:

8 a.m. Group,

8:00 a.m.—6:00

Group

held

once a week

onCancer

Thursday atPrizes

7:00pm.

Please

call

for top

three

tastiest Salsa

At Leupp

Road

H.O.P.I.

prior

attendance.

Myrons

are

LISAC

counselors.

Junction; K-town

1 Mile Walk/Run;

2 Mile RUN ONLY

Kick Off Event

Phone # 928-737-2583

Breast Clinic

Support Services

4:00 pm—9:00 pm

Start: Study

9:00 a.m.

Hopi At

Veteran’s

Memorial

Bible

and Prayer once

a week on Tuesday

7:00pm.

Call Center

Office;

for

any

changes.

1 mile walk to

It’s Fiesta Time!

Kykotsmovi

H.O.P.I. Cancer

Music Lessons, please call to schedule a time

Bryan

Myron,

Open with

to women

enrolled

in breast/cervical

Support Services

Music teacher, for aGet

30aminute

lesson

needed.

cancer screening program ONLY

breast exam and

an appointment for a

Call by Tues. Oct 14th to reserve your seat.

Sunday

Services

All are Welcome!

Please call for the

Light

breakfast

to be at 10:00am.

mammogram

You may invite one female guest—

served

Church

Calendar of Events.

12 years or older

Registration: 5:00 pm Registration: 5:00 pm

Start: 6:00 pm (MST) Start: 6:00 pm (MST)

Legacy Inn;

Hopi Veteran’s

Moenkopi

Memorial Center

Pink Day Event

Wear pink in honor of women who have been

affected by breast cancer and receive a

commemorative pin

For questions, or to RSVP for Girls Nite Out Call: 928-734-1150 or 734-1151

October is Pastor Appreciation Month Month

HOPI TUTUVENI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2014 7

Local News

Hopi Head Start Program

2nd Annual Disabilities Awareness Walk

disabilities. Ivy’s father and I were persistent and advocated on behalf of our daughter to get what she needed. We also learned sign language to communicate with our

daughter. Today Ivy is productive and enrolled in Gaudullete College in Washington,

DC, the only college for the deaf in the world.”

Unfortunately, Ivy will not be able to come home because of the lack of services

and/or accommodations for individuals with disabilities on the Hopi Reservation.

Madeline encouraged parents to never give up and always support their children.

Ms. Jolene Johns, Disability Awareness Coordinator, Ms. Avis Maktima and Dr.

Noreen Sakiestewa also spoke and thanked everyone for their support and participation in the Disabilities Awareness Walk and encouraged parents, and families to get

involved and be advocates for children with disabilities.

“Early childhood intervention is critical; especially, because by the age of five, a

child’s brain is fully developed” said Maktima.

The children, participants and supporters were given bottled water provided by the

Hopi Telecommunications, Inc.

Headstart Children, Teachers, Parents and Supporters join the Walk

Louella Nahsonhoya , Hopi Tutuveni

On Oct. 16, the Hopi Head Start program launched its 2nd Annual Disability Awareness Walk from the Hopi Head Start Administration building to the Hopi Tribal Complex in Kykotsmovi, to support and honor all Individuals with Disabilities.

Hopi Vice Chairman Alfred Lomahquahu, Jr. along with many Hopi Tribe employees welcomed the “walkers” as they approached the administration complex.

In his welcoming speech, Vice Chairman Lomahquahu acknowledged the Head

Start children as future leaders of the Hopi Tribe and recognized Hopi Head Start staff

and teachers for their commitment to early childhood/special education. Lomahquahu

encouraged the children to keep physically fit and learn as much as they could.

Madeline Sahneyah, a keynote Speaker shared her experience as a parent of a child

with disabilities.

“Twenty four years ago,” said Madeline, “I learned my child was deaf. I recall the

hard times and frustrations we faced because of the lack of services for children with

Walkers nearing the Hopi Tribe Complex

Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation

Fifth Annual Hopi All Native Arts & Cultural Festival

Submitted by Lisa Talayumptewa, Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corp.

Amidst the threat of tornado warnings, large hail, and 58 mph winds, the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation kicked off its Fifth Annual Hopi All Native Arts & Cultural Festival on Sept. 27 & 28 at the Heritage Square in downtown Flagstaff, AZ .

At 6 a.m. a gentle rain fell, welcoming the many artists who traveled from in and around Arizona to

participate in the Festival. When it was time to for the festival to begin, the sun was shining and clear

skies welcomed a beautiful weekend for another successful festival. Mother Nature gave us most of

Saturday to enjoy over 74 artist and continuous entertainment throughout the day.

Entertainment consisted of 2 Pueblo and 3 Hopi dance groups, 7 Time World Champion Hoop Dancer

Derick Suwima Davis, Solo Artist Ed Kaboti, and Culture Shock Original Band who closed the festival

each day. Clark Tenakhongva served as Master of Ceremonies and did an excellent job of keeping everyone informed of all activities.

Since the expansion of the festival in 2013, we were happy to welcome our brothers & sisters from

other native tribes to join us in sharing with the 10,000 plus visitors, our Culture through art and entertainment. Our entertainer’s came from near and far, on their own time, to help us raise funds for individuals in need. This year’s recipients were the Hopi Domestic Violence Program, Hope Cottage, and

Northland Family Help Center for “Our Fight against Domestic Violence.”

This year’s festival added a couple new events to the festival to raise funds for Hopi and Flagstaff

Charities. The Festival kicked off with its 1st year Jury Show, held on Friday at the Museum of Northern

Arizona, with over 42 items entered. Gwen Setalla took the Best of Show and 1st place with a beautiful

Hopi Pottery Vase; Mary Seymour took 2nd & 3rd. Gary Custer took 1st in Contemporary Jewelry and

Jonah Hill took 2nd. Ronald Honyouti took 1st Place in Contemporary Wood Carving, Nuvati Dawahoya

took 2nd and LaVelle Mahle 3rd. Leander Tenakhongva took 1st & 2nd place in Traditional Wood Carving

and Jaylen Takala took 3rd. Annetta Koruh placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Traditional Weaving. LaVelle Mahle

took 1st place in Painting and LaVelle Mahle also placed 1st in Diverse Art with Rayan Gashwesioma

placing 2nd and David Roy 3rd.

The Festival had many different types of beautiful art: jewelry, wood carvings, paintings, weavings,

textiles, pottery & drums traditional & contemporary along with many different types of art.

This year’s Festival will end with a silent auction to be held on the evening of November 14th at the

Hopi Tribe’s Economic Development Corporation Conference room.

Once again, Asqwalli (thank you) to everyone who participated and volunteered in the Festival. Without Suminangwu (help from one another), the festival would not have been the success it was.

Many thanks to all our sponsors: Sterling Real Estate Management, Guest Schutte, Cosper & Ledbetter, Jonathan Hess Advertising & Design, The Hopi Foundation, Culture Shock Original, Pepsi, Twin

Arrows, Hopi Law Enforcement Ranger’s and additional support from: Sonesta, Shane Knight Gallery,

Winter Sun, Armadilla Wax Works, Paragon Hotel Corporation, Maloney’s & Monsoons and Friends

of the Festival: Dallas Realty, Days Inn Kokopelli, Kachina Mexican Restaurant, Big Toy Playground

and the Hopi Cultural Center, Telecommunications Inc., Hampton Inn & Suites, APS, Granny’s Closet,

Buster’s, Natural Grocers, Safeway, Monongya Gallery, Albertsons and Cliff Castle.

Be on the lookout for our final article after the Silent Auction.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.